Dengue cases touch 2,021
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Oct 8 : The Dengue caseload for 2025 has reached 2,021, with 79 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, according to a bulletin published on the Directorate of Health Services' official website.
However, there is a discrepancy between the website's graph and table as the table reports a total of 2,015 cases, while the graph shows 2,021 cases.
Additionally, the graph indicates 74 new cases in the past 24 hours, compared to 79 cases reported in the table.
According to the data on the table, Imphal West reported 62 new Dengue cases in the past 24 hours, followed by Imphal East with nine cases, Bishnupur with two cases, and Tamenglong with one case.
Imphal West remains the hardest-hit district, with 1,478 cases reported to date.
In comparison, last year saw a total of 2,443 cases, with 1,186 cases recorded in October alone.
One Dengue related death was reported from Bishnupur earlier this year.
According to experts, Dengue mosquitoes breed in fresh water that accumulates in various household and outdoor containers, such as flower vases, broken utensils, unused tires, and even refrigerator trays.
These areas provide an ideal breeding ground for the Aedes mosquito, which spreads Dengue fever.
To prevent breeding, it is crucial to cover water containers, and frequently clean and dry containers.
People are also advised to wear full-sleeved clothings and long dresses to cover the body as much as possible, and use mosquito repellents during the daytime, as Aedes mosquitoes primarily bite during the day.
IMPHAL, Oct 8 : The Dengue caseload for 2025 has reached 2,021, with 79 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, according to a bulletin published on the Directorate of Health Services' official website.
However, there is a discrepancy between the website's graph and table as the table reports a total of 2,015 cases, while the graph shows 2,021 cases.
Additionally, the graph indicates 74 new cases in the past 24 hours, compared to 79 cases reported in the table.
According to the data on the table, Imphal West reported 62 new Dengue cases in the past 24 hours, followed by Imphal East with nine cases, Bishnupur with two cases, and Tamenglong with one case.
Imphal West remains the hardest-hit district, with 1,478 cases reported to date.
In comparison, last year saw a total of 2,443 cases, with 1,186 cases recorded in October alone.
One Dengue related death was reported from Bishnupur earlier this year.
According to experts, Dengue mosquitoes breed in fresh water that accumulates in various household and outdoor containers, such as flower vases, broken utensils, unused tires, and even refrigerator trays.
These areas provide an ideal breeding ground for the Aedes mosquito, which spreads Dengue fever.
To prevent breeding, it is crucial to cover water containers, and frequently clean and dry containers.
People are also advised to wear full-sleeved clothings and long dresses to cover the body as much as possible, and use mosquito repellents during the daytime, as Aedes mosquitoes primarily bite during the day.